“Spons” is the Indonesian equivalent of the English word “sponge,” a soft, porous material commonly used for cleaning, absorbing liquids, or even in some artistic contexts. In nature, a sponge is an aquatic organism, part of the phylum Porifera, known for its ability to filter water. The word “spons” in Indonesian can also refer to the household cleaning item that is used for scrubbing or washing dishes, surfaces, or even as a tool in art. It can be synthetic or natural, with sponges coming in various types such as kitchen sponges, bath sponges, and decorative sponges.
Synonyms for “Spons”:
- Sponge (English)
- Pad
- Scrubber
- Scourer
- Cleaning pad
- Loofah
- Absorber
- Soft cloth
- Wipe
- Rag
10 Sentences Using “Spons”:
- Saya menggunakan spons untuk membersihkan piring setelah makan. (I use a sponge to clean the dishes after eating.)
- Jangan lupa mencuci spons setelah digunakan. (Don’t forget to wash the sponge after use.)
- Ada spons yang lebih lembut untuk mandi. (There are softer sponges for bathing.)
- Dia menyiramkan air ke atas spons itu untuk mengosok permukaan meja. (He poured water onto the sponge to scrub the table surface.)
- Mereka menjual berbagai jenis spons di toko perlengkapan rumah tangga. (They sell different types of sponges in the household goods store.)
- Spons ini sangat efektif untuk menyerap cairan. (This sponge is very effective at absorbing liquid.)
- Jangan gunakan spons yang sama untuk mencuci piring dan membersihkan meja. (Don’t use the same sponge for washing dishes and cleaning the table.)
- Setelah menggunakan spons, cuci dengan sabun agar tetap bersih. (After using the sponge, wash it with soap to keep it clean.)
- Spons laut sering digunakan dalam pembuatan alat kecantikan. (Sea sponges are often used in making beauty tools.)
- Apakah kamu sudah membeli spons baru? Yang lama sudah rusak. (Have you bought a new sponge? The old one is broken.)
Related Words:
- Cleaning
- Absorb
- Scrub
- Wash
- Dishwashing
- Soak
- Lather
- Scrape
- Sponge cake (kue spons)
- Foam
Phrasal Verbs Related to “Spons”:
- Wipe off
- Clean up
- Mop up
- Soak up
- Scrub down
- Squeeze out
- Wash off
- Rub down
- Dry off
- Squeeze in
Idiomatic Expressions Related to “Spons”:
- “Soak it up” (to absorb or enjoy something thoroughly)
- “Scrub something clean” (to clean something thoroughly)
- “Wipe the slate clean” (to start fresh, forget past mistakes)
- “Mop up” (to clean up a mess or situation)
- “Soaked to the bone” (completely wet, usually from rain)
- “Squeeze every drop” (to extract the most from something)
- “A clean slate” (starting over without any past issues)
- “On the sponge” (receiving financial help from someone else)
- “Scrape the bottom of the barrel” (using the last available resources)
- “Soak up the atmosphere” (to enjoy or absorb the feeling or environment of a place)
